The total length of 8 ropes and 8 wires is 384 cm. The length of a wire is
35 of the length of the rope. What is the total length of the 8 wires?
|
Ropes |
Wires |
Total |
Number |
8 |
8 |
|
Value |
5 u |
3 u |
|
Total value |
40 u |
24 u |
64 u |
Length of 8 ropes and 8 wires
= 40 u + 24 u
= 64 u
64 u = 384
1 u = 384 ÷ 64 = 6
Total length of the 8 wires
= 24 u
= 24 x 6
= 144 cm
Answer(s): 144 cm